How To Create WordPress Redirects

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WordPress redirects can be created using plugins or by adding code to the website's .htaccess file. Here are the steps to create redirects using these methods:

Using a WordPress plugin:

There are several WordPress plugins available that allow you to easily create redirects without any coding knowledge. Some of the popular plugins include Redirection, Simple 301 Redirects, and Quick Page/Post Redirect Plugin. Here are the general steps to create redirects using a plugin:

  • Install and activate the plugin on your WordPress website.
  • Open the plugin's settings page and select the "Add new redirect" option.
  • Enter the original URL and the destination URL in the appropriate fields.
  • Save the redirect and test it to make sure it is working correctly.

Adding code to the .htaccess file:

The .htaccess file is a configuration file used by Apache web servers to handle directory-level configuration settings. Here are the general steps to create redirects by adding code to the .htaccess file:

  • Connect to your website's server using an FTP client or website server panel.
  • Locate and download the .htaccess file in the root directory of your WordPress website.
  • Open the file using a text editor and add the redirect code at the bottom of the file.
  • Save the .htaccess file and upload it back to the your server.
  • Test the redirect to make sure it is working correctly.

Here is an example of the code you can add to the .htaccess file to create a redirect:

Redirect 301 /old-url/ https://www.yourwebsite.com/new-url/

This code redirects all traffic from the old URL to the new URL using a 301 redirect.